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be vivacious

[bi vɪˈveɪʃəs]
verb phrase
ser vivaz
1. to be lively, animated, and high-spirited; to display energy and enthusiasm
She is vivacious and always brings joy to any gathering.
Ela é vivaz e sempre traz alegria para qualquer reunião.
2. to be characterized by liveliness and spirited charm
He has a vivacious personality that attracts people.
Ele tem uma personalidade vivaz que atrai as pessoas.
NYC Slang
be lively; have energy; be full of life
Synonyms
be livelybe spiritedbe animatedbe energeticbe enthusiasticbe bubblybe vibrant
Antonyms
be dullbe lifelessbe apatheticbe lethargicbe subduedbe withdrawn

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser vivaz
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ser animada/animado
Often used colloquially in Rio
São Paulo
ser vivaz
Standard usage
Portugal
ser vivaz
Standard European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

full of life
bright and breezy
full of beans
have a spark in one's eye
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